Objective: The purpose of this
course is to provide challenging instruction in World Geography,
introducing students to people, places, and environments at local,
regional, national, and international levels from the spatial and
ecological perspectives of geography.

Evaluation: 1. Maps and other
worksheets count as one grade each.
2. Quizzes count as two map grades
each.
3. Notebooks checks count as three
map grades each.
4. Projects and presentations
count as five map grades each.
5. Tests (objective and essay)
count as five map grades each.
Extra credit will not
be assigned to improve a grade.

Work is late if it
is not ready to be handed in at the beginning of class (unless
otherwise instructed). Late work will receive a penalty of 5
points per day, and must be submitted within five days of the due
date. Missed tests must be made up within three days of a
student’s return to school. Tests may require an hour and a half, so
always be present on test days!

Rules:

1. Be punctual.
2. Respect the rights of others.
3. Be honest.
4. Be prepared: bring materials to class each
day.
5. Keep the room clean.
6. Stay awake and participate. Sleeping or
other inattention may result in a daily grade of zero.
7. Quid pro
quo

2008
Spring Session

In case of inclement weather, all lecture dates may move back
one day for each day missed. Presentation dates will NOT change;
if a presentation date is missed due to weather or illness, students
should be prepared to give the presentation on the first day back in
school.Directions
for
research presentationsIntroduction
and Geography Skills2-17 January